Virtuous Violet BIC-07 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B7B9DE, estimated LRV 50 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pretty Posie from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B7B9DE · BIC-07
Virtuous Violet
50%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Virtuous Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7B9DE
RGB183, 185, 222
Estimated LRV50.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#BCBCE2
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#BCBDE4
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#B3B5DD
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Colors That Work With Virtuous Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Virtuous Violet
#B7B9DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9782B0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Virtuous Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Virtuous Violet Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Virtuous Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Virtuous Violet have?
Virtuous Violet by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Virtuous Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Virtuous Violet are Pretty Posie by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pretty Posie by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Beloved by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Virtuous Violet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Virtuous Violet?
Virtuous Violet has a estimated lightness value of 50.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Virtuous Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.